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What is usually burned to generate energy today could protect houses tomorrow. Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have found a way to press sawdust with a mineral binder to create a robust, flame-retardant material. It's even recyclable.
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MIT engineers are using recycled plastic to 3D print construction-grade floor trusses.
Advancements in aerial additive manufacturing from the lab of Amir Barati Farimani could one day enable drones to construct remote infrastructure, maintain cities, and support space exploration.
Scanology's dynamic tracking 3D scanning solution enabled TAJMAC-ZPS to efficiently inspect large-scale castings up to 5 meters. By ensuring complete coverage, faster data acquisition, and stable alignment, the workflow transformed traditional inspection, delivering higher accuracy and productivity
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Working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, researchers show bridge corrosion can be repaired on-site using additive manufacturing.
The technology of ETH Zurich spin-off MESH allows for new shapes and was used for the Tor Alva in Mulegns, among others. And it makes construction more efficient, for example in prefabrication for the second Gotthard road tunnel.
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TrackScan Sharp-S optical 3D scanning system improves crane component inspection. Its wireless design, user-friendly operations and high-precision 3D data streamline quality control, ensuring consistent, high-precision results while improving efficiency in crane manufacturing and inspection.
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Giving a second life to construction materials after demolition, engineers at the University of São Paulo and Princeton have developed an approach for recycling cement waste into a sustainable, low-carbon alternative that is comparable in performance to the industry standard.
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Pneumatics and compressed air technology sounds complicated, but you’d be surprised how often you meet pneumatics in everyday life. You’ll probably have seen all sorts of equipment powered by compressed air, without even being aware of it.
In this episode, we chat about the efforts of researchers at ETH Zurich to dehumidify indoor spaces using waste material in an effort to reduce energy consumption & help Switzerland hit their net zero emissions goal by 2050!
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A new test developed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can predict the performance of a new type of cementitious construction material in five minutes — a significant improvement over the current industry standard method, which takes seven or more days to complete.
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In this episode, we explore how origami-inspired concrete zigzag structures are being used to make construction greener and more sustainable.
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Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a climate-friendly covering for walls and ceilings that temporarily stores moisture, creating a comfortable environment in heavily used indoor spaces. The covering components are made of mineral waste materials and are produced by means of 3D printing.
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An architecture PhD student at ETH Zurich has developed a simple solution for building concrete floors in a more climate-friendly way. Significant amounts of concrete and steel can be saved thanks to a lightweight, robust and reusable formwork design.
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Vehicle and engine manufacturers, suppliers and science have joined forces in the "PoWer" project to comprehensively investigate the cross-application use of hydrogen engine drive train concepts for construction and agricultural applications.
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